COVID-19 is not most colossal human crisis we are facing today. It is also true that no part of the world can any longer claim to be completely safe from the virus outbreak. While news headlines are dominated by COVID-19, we may be thinking about the impact on economy but it also has serious implications on socio-political context. India Water Foundation stands in solidarity with 1.3 billion Indians and people around the world that are suffering the consequences of the global pandemic.
We acknowledge the Government of India proactive stand to act quickly and preventing from escalating high through effective and timely interventions. We need to think deeper beyond economic or social impact to focus on mental and psychological health involved as it is taking a toll on people’s health of varying degrees. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to millions of COVID warriors especially the healthcare professionals who are working 24×7 to protect us as we face humanity’s biggest crisis since World War II. Although April 7th stands for World Health Day, we pledge to admit that since the crisis has emerged, everyday has been a Health day, especially for the war footing warriors where they stay OUTSIDE to protect us.
‘CHANGE is the law of nature’. Hence, adaptation to the current scenario seems the only option. Where work is worship, there should be no setback in your work. Acknowledging call for ‘stay home & stay safe’ issued by national authorities and recommendations by WHO, we have ensured our staff’s health and safety stands equally important. The Foundation is flexibly working from home during such unprecedented times, finishing its targets and goals set within the much prescribed deadlines. In the post COVID world, when this crisis finishes and we come out, it shall remind us of our commitment and dedicated efforts towards work despite many odds. Till then, the Foundation is actively exchanging communications, reviewing works, interacting with partners, officials, etc. We are also keen to hear from you as to how we could support in your good endeavours during such period.
We stand united and extremely hopeful that we sail through this tough crisis at the earliest. Stay Safe and Healthy.